To assess the current state of transformation readiness, the Drive2Transform consortium first developed a Transformation Readiness Index. Based on the results, nine workshops have been conducted simultaneously across all regions, involving more than 135 participants, to explore future scenarios fitting to the identified challenges. The workshops were structured identically and focused on four key areas: electrification, automation, connectivity, and platform economy.
The workshops took place in:

• Germany (Cluster Mobility & Logistics, TechBase Regensburg GmbH)
• Poland (Silesia Automotive & Advanced Manufacturing (SA&AM) Cluster Katowice Special Economic Zone SA, KSSE)
• Austria (Business Upper Austria – OÖ Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH)
• Slovakia (SEVA – Slovak Electric Vehicle Association)
• Italy (NOI S.p.A)
• Germany (Pforzheim University)
• Czechia (Regional Development Agency of the Pilsen Region, RDAP)
• Slovenia (Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, CCIS)
• Hungary (Pannon Business Network Association, PBN)

Key outcomes: Each region developed future transformation scenarios for each of the four key areas and identified critical success factors for their implementation in a transformation canvas. The discussions provided valuable insights into regional challenges and opportunities, setting the foundation for further strategic actions. Business Upper Austria (Biz-Up) led this part of the project, while regional organizations were responsible for implementing the workshops in their respective areas.
What’s next? The second regional workshop sessions, scheduled for April and May, will build on these findings to develop a “Transformation-Ready” model company with its potential products and services. The goal is to define:
·      The necessary prerequisites for transformation readiness,
·      The ideal structural and organizational setup,
·      The competencies, technologies, products and services required for successful transformation.
This next step will help create a concrete blueprint for businesses aiming to navigate the transformation effectively. The overview of all workshops with photos can be found here.